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A 19-year-old man died yesterday after being shot on the South Side, Columbus homicide
detectives said.

The death of Shawndell T. Bryant was the city’s 20th homicide this year, they said.

Detectives gave this account in a news release:

Patrol officers responded about 2:11 a.m. to a reported shooting in the area around 645 E.
Morrill Ave. They found Bryant wounded in a parking lot.

Bryant was taken to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 3:50
a.m.

The suspected shooter, 58, remained at the scene and was cooperative with detectives. He has not
been arrested and was not being identified.

Detectives said their initial investigation indicates the suspect shot Bryant in self-defense
after he was attacked by Bryant and another man. The suspect had visible injuries that supported
his version of what happened, police said.

The man with Bryant ran away and has not been found. The case will be sent to the Franklin
County prosecutor’s office for review and to determine whether charges should be filed.